452. Jeff Immelt Knows He Let You Down

Not so long ago, G.E. was the most valuable company in the world, a conglomerate that included everything from light bulbs and jet engines to financial services and The Apprentice. Now it’s selling off body parts to survive. What does the C.E.O. who presided over the decline have to say for himself?

Episode 452 of the Freakonomics Radio podcast, hosted by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher, titled "452. Jeff Immelt Knows He Let You Down" was published on February 18, 2021 and runs 45 minutes.

February 18, 2021 ·45m · Freakonomics Radio

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Not so long ago, G.E. was the most valuable company in the world, a conglomerate that included everything from light bulbs and jet engines to financial services and The Apprentice. Now it’s selling off body parts to survive. What does the C.E.O. who presided over the decline have to say for himself?

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